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FAMILY’S DESPAIR AT BELLA’S DEATH: Police quiz couple after four-year-old dies from ‘injuries’

THE family of a four-year-old girl who died in hospital on Friday after being brought to the facility with injuries is struggling to accept the situation, with one relative sorrowfully telling The Tribune yesterday “we sent her to her death”.

Tourism conference boost for Bahamas

The Bahamas this week has a chance to attract fresh investment and operators to its resort industry as it plays host to a leading tourism conference.

BREA president: Post Office lease ‘good deal’

The Bahamas Real Estate Association’s (BREA) president says moving the Post Office to the Town Centre Mall was the best option given the location and rental rate that was obtained.

End ‘double speak’ over oil exploration

Environmental activists yesterday urged the Prime Minister to eliminate “the double speak” and clarify whether or not his government will approve any form of oil exploration in Bahamian waters.

DEREK SMITH: IT governance vital in data-driven world

Changing economic conditions, access to global markets, evolution of information technology and an increased demand for enhanced corporate governance are all contributing factors to the growth of the Board’s role in governance.

UB North to stage first business expo

UNIVERSITY of the Bahamas (UB) North, in partnership with the Small Business Development Centre (SBDC), will host its first business expo and symposium this week.

BTVI chief brands record donation ‘game changer’

The largest-ever donation received by the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) has been branded by its president as a “game changer” in narrowing this nation’s skills gap.

Bahamian cadets join Disney vessel

Two LJM Maritime Academy cadets have joined the Disney Dream cruise vessel for a year as part of their maritime certification efforts.

Survey being carried out of nation’s organisations

TO address the social, cultural, and economic issues that face the country, One Eleuthera Foundation, the Organization for Responsible Governance, Civil Society Bahamas, and Intel Cay are launching a national survey of not-for-profits, faith-based organisations, and other mission-based groups.

A new day?

Let me congratulate the fifth Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, Mr Philip “Brave” Davis. He led the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) to soundly defeat the Free National Movement (FNM) lead by Dr Hubert Minnis in the last general elections.

Jitneys and COVID

I read with interest reports of the Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Michael Darville’s presentation to Parliament on the new COVID regulations.

Prayers for the FNM

My dear Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, I am thanking you for another day in my right mind, health, and the wisdom, understanding, faith, patience, courage and the determination to keep You foremost in my mind, heart and soul.

Obstacle course challenge raises cancer funds

AN obstacle course challenge put on in collaboration with the Cancer Society of The Bahamas, Chickcharney Chirren and Sun Oil Ltd has left gas consumers happy and the cancer awareness entity with a nice donation.

WORLD VIEW: Leaders of smaller islands stand up amid climate destruction and unkept promises

COP26 in Glasgow offered no hope to small island states which continue to face destruction and extinction.

‘Buddy’ scores 17 with 3 steals in loss to Pacers

Chavano “Buddy” Hield continues to have some of his best games of the season in head-to-head matchups with other Bahamian players.

‘Chasing dreams and achieving excellence’

NATIONAL Sports Heritage month will bridge the gap between generations, honouring the country’s local sporting heroes both past and present.

Rain washes out Mark Knowles’ Baha Mar Cup

WHILE he would have liked to put on the exhibition between some of the top tennis players in the world, retired tennis professional Mark Knowles was delighted to have been afforded the opportunity to provide some valuable instruction for the cadre of visitors.

The Tribune